Harry Styles once sang that we should all treat people with kindness. And while this statement seems like common sense to some, for others, it’s a foreign concept. They can’t seem to wrap their heads around the fact that you should act with others the way you want them to act when it comes to you.
In today’s story, one woman learned this lesson for sure. Okay, we don’t know if she really did, but we hope so. You see, her harsh words towards her coworker, whom she didn’t know that much about, came back to bite her back, and everyone around couldn’t have been happier about it – that’s how offensive she was.
More info: Reddit
While for some being kind to others seems like a common idea, others seemingly can’t grasp it
Young woman in black bra having breast measured with caliper during cancer surgery consultation.
Like this woman from today’s story, who just couldn’t keep her mouth shut when it came to her coworker’s appearance
28YO shares cancer surgery story and double mastectomy after coworker insults calling her more plastic than Barbie
Text about a 28-year-old sharing cancer surgery story and dealing with scarring’s impact on mental health.
Text describing a cancer surgery story focused on plastic surgery and implants improving mental health after mastectomy.
Two women having a serious conversation on a couch, one sharing her cancer surgery story with the other listening intently.
One day, she picked a new victim – a coworker, who had breast implants because of the double mastectomy she had to go through
Text of a personal story shared after cancer surgery, addressing coworker remarks about appearance and plastic surgery.
Young woman shares cancer surgery story after coworker calls her more plastic than Barbie, explaining her breast implants.
Text post sharing cancer surgery story after coworker says she’s more plastic than Barbie, seeking judgment on conflict.
Young woman reflecting on her cancer surgery story while discussing with coworker in a bright office setting.
From time to time, she kept implying that the coworker was shallow for getting her breasts done
Text image showing an HR message about creating a hostile work environment after a coworker comment on cancer surgery story.
Text update about HR meeting after cancer surgery story shared following coworker comment on appearance.
Young woman upset at work while another talks, highlighting cancer surgery story and coworker remarks about appearance.
Granted, she didn’t know about the real reason why she got those implants, but that does not make her any less of a bully
Text about a woman sharing her cancer surgery story after a coworker’s comment about plastic surgery and implants.
Screenshot of text discussing receiving an email from HR about a hostile work environment and a cancer surgery story.
Text on a plain white background describing collecting information for HR due to a cancer surgery story and coworker comment.
Text excerpt from a 28-year-old sharing her cancer surgery story after a coworker made a plastic Barbie comment.
Person highlighting a document with an orange marker while sharing cancer surgery story after coworker comment about plastic.
When the woman got called out, she reported the coworker to HR for “hostile work environment”
Text message describing a 28-year-old sharing her cancer surgery story after workplace insults and seeking support from coworkers.
28-year-old shares cancer surgery story after coworker insults her appearance, addressing workplace hostility and misconceptions.
But the coworker wasn’t going down without a fight – she collected evidence of the woman’s misdemeanors and made a report to HR herself
Text excerpt discussing letters from coworkers about appearance issues after cancer surgery story shared by 28-year-old woman.
Text on a screen describing someone arriving at an interview, with Debbie ready to lead them into another room.
Three professional women in a meeting room discussing, highlighting a 28-year-old sharing cancer surgery story.
Text excerpt about contract and impartial overseer related to 28YO sharing cancer surgery story after coworker comment.
Text snippet describing a workplace conflict involving a supervisor, coworker Debbie, and a complaint about impartiality.
28-year-old shares cancer surgery story after coworker compares her appearance to plastic Barbie doll.
Young woman sharing cancer surgery story during a serious conversation with coworkers in a modern office setting.
The case was presented so strongly that HR had no other choice but to hold a proper investigation
Text excerpt from a cancer surgery story shared by a 28-year-old woman after coworker compares her to Barbie.
Text conversation showing a person explaining a coworker reported them due to ongoing issues over three months after cancer surgery.
Text excerpt discussing cancer surgery and breast implants after breast tissue removal for cancer risk.
Text excerpt discussing signed statements from coworkers about breast implants after cancer surgery story.
Young woman sharing cancer surgery story while interacting with coworker in a bright office setting, smiling confidently.
They interviewed a bunch of employees, including the perpetrator and her victim
Text box with a question and answer discussing rough dates and times in a cancer surgery story shared by a 28-year-old.
Text excerpt showing a personal cancer surgery story shared after a coworker’s plastic comment controversy.
Young woman sharing cancer surgery story while shaking hands with coworker in a professional office setting.
Text excerpt discussing a 28-year-old sharing cancer surgery experience after coworker’s plastic comment.
Text snippet about a coworker conversation and HR meeting, related to sharing cancer surgery story.
A young woman shares her cancer surgery story during a serious discussion with coworkers at a meeting table.
And so, the company had to say goodbye to the woman, making the whole office sigh in relief
28-year-old shares cancer surgery story after coworker remarks she looks more plastic than Barbie during lunchroom talk.
28-year-old shares cancer surgery story after coworker accuses her of being more plastic than Barbie doll.
Text excerpt about a 28-year-old sharing her cancer surgery story after a coworker’s hurtful comment.
Text describing a cancer surgery story shared by a 28-year-old after a coworker’s hurtful comment about appearance.
Text image showing a message stating an email from HR confirms that the case is closed after sharing cancer surgery story.
The coworker was happy about herself for dealing with her bully in a professional manner by going through proper channels instead of causing needless drama
A while ago, the OP had some tests done and found out that she has some potentially cancerous cells in her breast tissue. So, to remove the risk of getting the disease, she got a double mastectomy.
After that, she hated her appearance so much that it started negatively affecting her mental health . So, she got breast implants to hide surgery scars, which made her comfortable in her skin again.
Then, one day, she was having lunch with her work friend , and they mentioned the surgery she had. One of the coworkers, Jill, overheard it, and from that point on, she started throwing jokes about it, without knowing the cancer context. The OP asked her to stop more than once, but she never listened.
So, the pile of these jokes kept growing, and it was bound to overspill at some point. And it did during one lunch , when Jill once again implied that the author is “shallow” because she got chest implants. The original poster lost it and told her everything.
Later that day, she got a notification from HR that someone reported her for a “hostile work environment.” The HR person was Debbie, Jill’s friend, so it was clear who the reportee was. But the woman wasn’t about to go down easily.
HR ended up conducting an investigation with interviews of various employees, including the OP and Jill. And so, it resulted in Jill getting fired and the original poster winning. Well, knowing what a strong case she had, it would have been surprising to learn that it ended any other way.
After all, it seems common sense not comment on someone’s appearance, especially in the workplace. Granted, some exceptions might apply if the attire violates the dress code or the job is focused on appearances, like something in the fashion industry.
And so, when she touched the nerve of a woman with a double mastectomy, she took it too far. When it comes down to it, cancer tends to affect people’s self-image a lot. It comes down to the fact that the treatment of this disease is very harsh on one’s body. It can cause hair loss, change their weight, leave surgical scars, and generally lead to heightened self-consciousness and feelings of insecurity.
Netizens were happy too – everyone loves a story where a villain gets what she deserved
Screenshot of a Reddit comment discussing breast implants and cancer survivor experience after surgery story shared online.
Screenshot of an online comment discussing a job-related conflict following a cancer surgery story shared by a 28-year-old.
Screenshot of a Reddit comment discussing workplace bias and a coworker’s response about impartiality after cancer surgery.
Screenshot of a Reddit post discussing a 28-year-old sharing her cancer surgery story after coworker’s harsh comment.
Screenshot of online comment saying Oh I sure do love a swift comeuppence, related to cancer surgery story.
Screenshot of a Reddit comment discussing workplace behavior and reactions to a coworker’s inappropriate remarks about appearance.
28-year-old shares cancer surgery story after coworker insults her by comparing to Barbie doll appearance.
Screenshot of a user comment discussing implants and harassment related to a cancer surgery story and coworker remark.
Thanks! Check out the results:
Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!
Follow Bored Panda on Google News!
Unlock an Enhanced Experience with Bored Panda Premium
Go ad-free, access unlimited content, and enjoy our sleek dark mode. Your favorite stories, uninterrupted.
No fees, cancel anytime
Olympian Makes Stunning Admission After Judge’s Conspicuous Scores Ignite Cheating Accusations
